“Can you imagine a time when Bangkok was known as the ‘Venice of the East’?” our guide asked, his voice filled with a storyteller’s lilt. Right before us, the Khlong Lam Ri shimmered, a ribbon of green reflecting the city lights. “Khlong Lam Ri is a testament to that nickname. Once, Bangkok was a city woven together by a network of canals, or ‘khlongs’ as we call them in Thai. These waterways were the lifeblood of the city, used for transportation, trade, and even as floating markets.” He gestured towards a passing longtail boat, its motor sputtering. “Bangkok has changed, the khlongs are fewer now, replaced by bustling streets. But places like Khlong Lam Ri offer us a glimpse into the past.”
Garuda Museum
Behold the Garuda, a four-meter sculpture spreading its wings. This is the entrance to Southeast Asia’s one and only Garuda